Gemotions

Liam froze, the remote control clattering to the floor. The request was from Kevin, Kevin who had a knack for making his life miserable during middle school. He felt a wave of disorientation wash over him. He sank back onto the couch, the fabric scratching against his skin. This felt surreal.

The living room seemed smaller, the walls closing in. He stared at the screen, the cursor blinking expectantly next to the ‘Accept’ button. His mind raced, replaying scenes of taunts and humiliation. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them again. The notification was still there, taunting him. The silence in the room was now a heavy blanket.